Welcome Days Fall 2025
Welcome Days are scheduled for Saturday, August 23 through Friday, September 5. During the fall welcome days program, new students will make connections with the people and programs that make the Mont Alto campus a community. You’ll learn more about getting involved with student clubs and organizations, our campus history and traditions, the resources and services available, and community service and volunteer opportunities. This all kicks off on Saturday, August 23. The welcome week schedule and additional welcome week events will be announced soon. In the event of program changes, Student Affairs will reach out to impacted students and departments.
Student-athletes and new students enrolled in special programs may be required to attend additional meetings, activities, and practices.
We're excited you have decided to attend Penn State Mont Alto!
Welcome Days
Saturday, August 23
Leave of Absence Deadline
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: First-year residence hall check in, Mont Alto Hall and Penn Gate
3 to 4:45 p.m.: Commuter Student Welcome, Starts in General Studies Building 105, Auditorium (students only)
4:15 to 4:45 p.m.: I Survived Move-In: Session for Parents and Guests, WSC (Wiestling Student Center) (parents and family only)
4:15 to 4:45 p.m.: First-year residential student meeting, Mont Alto Hall Lobby
7 p.m.: Fire Pit and Smores, Outdoor Volleyball, Lawn Games, Outdoor Basketball, Fire Pit
7:30 p.m.: Evening programming, Mont Alto Hall
Sunday, August 24
Registration Deadline
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Returning student residence hall check in, Mont Alto Hall and Penn Gate
11:30 a.m.: Brunch Bingo in the Mill
12:30 p.m.: Walmart van trips, depart from MAH and Penn Gate
1 p.m. Alumni Soccer match, Soccer Field
2:30 to 4 p.m.: Axe Throwing and Woodsmen events, Lion Shrine Pit
8 p.m.: Res Hall Relax Evening programming, Mont Alto Hall (Games with Res Life Video, Board and Card Games, Snow Cones, Cotton Candy, MAH Lobby)
Monday, August 25
Classes Begin
Open House at the Academic Support Center all week, August 25-29
Music, Munchies and Make Your Own Street Signs, Quad Tent
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Make Your Own Street Signs
11:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Munchies
Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Penn State Ice Cream Cart traveling around campus
9:30 p.m.: Individual Floor Meetings for all Residential Students
Tuesday, August 26
11 a.m. to Noon: Lemonade Cart, MAC (Multipurpose Activities Center)/Sci-Tech Sidewalk
Noon to 3 p.m.: Wellness House Open House highlighting Counseling Services and Health Services
2 to 3 p.m.: Lemonade Cart, GSB/Mill Sidewalk
Wednesday, August 27
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Club Involvement and Hiring Fair, Quad Tent
Thursday, August 28
7 p.m.: Fire Pit and Smores
Friday, August 29
12:20 p.m.: New Student Check-in Session for Late arrivals, new students from a distance and international students, Heritage Room in The Mill
Saturday, August 30
11:59 p.m.: Regular Drop – Deadline
1 to 4 p.m.: Mall trip Hagerstown Valley Mall
3:30 p.m.: First Penn State Football Game vs. Nevada Watch Party, MAH Lobby
Sunday, August 31
Late Drop Begins
11:59 p.m.: Regular Add - Deadline
3 p.m.: Sundaes on Sunday, Trip to Misty Meadow Farm Creamery, Sign-up required
Monday, September 1
Late Registration Begins
Labor Day: No Classes
Tuesday, September 2
Noon to 2 p.m.: Open House at the Second Floor of Conklin Hall, Student Affairs Wing
Wednesday, September 3
Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Advising Office Open House, GSB 101
1 to 3 p.m.: Wiestling Student Center Open House highlighting student activities
Thursday, September 4
8:20 p.m.: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys Watch Party, Wiestling Student Center
Friday, September 5
5:30 p.m.: Walmart Shopping Trip, Pick up at the Wiestling Student Center Sidewalk
8 p.m.: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chargers in Sao Paulo Brazil Watch Party, MAH Lobby
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Important Next Steps
Preparing for fall arrival at Penn State Mont Alto - residential students Academic Calendar - All Students
Preparing for fall arrival at Penn State Mont Alto - residential students